A new campaign wants to redefine the word ‘nature’ to include humans – here’s why this linguistic argument matters
The meaning of nature has shifted since the word was first used in the 15th century. But is changing the dictionary definition a good idea?
Tom Oliver, Professor of Applied Ecology, University of Reading •
conversation
May 10, 2024 • ~8 min
May 10, 2024 • ~8 min
There are over 7,000 English names for birds – here's what they teach us about our changing relationship with nature
Research suggests our names for birds reflect our changing relationship with the natural world: here's why that matters
Andrew Gosler, Professor of Ethno-ornithology, University of Oxford •
conversation
June 18, 2021 • ~8 min
June 18, 2021 • ~8 min
Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is cheaper than Pfizer's and Moderna's and doesn't require supercold temperature
There is now a third vaccine that prevents COVID-19 infections. It isn't quite as effective as the other two vaccines but it has advantages that may make it the frontrunner.
Sanjay Mishra, Project Coordinator & Staff Scientist, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt University
• conversation
Nov. 24, 2020 • ~9 min
Nov. 24, 2020 • ~9 min
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